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Railway upgrade blamed for last summer's trains chaos has just finished nine months late

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Only Platform 1 at the station has step-free access

Disabled passenger has to make seven-mile round trip to reach his destination

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Former Burberry workers in Castleford are being invited to a reunion later this month.

Former Castleford Burberry employees invited to reunion

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St Wilfrid's has applied to build an artificial-grass pitch in its grounds.

Featherstone school's plan for modern 3G pitch

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Resident speaks out after blowtorch burglars break into her Pontefract home

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These are some of the celebrities who have visited Wakefield's Rhubarb Festival

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'Ongoing' pressures on Pinderfields A&E department as some wait hours for treatment

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Castleford to Leeds cycling route gets approval

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Peter Box at Chantry House, which has been bought by Wakefield Council.

Chantry House to be razed for 80 new homes

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Outwoods Ledger Little Library has proved a hit in recent months, with residents encouraged to drop off old books for others to enjoy.

Outwood's Ledger Little Library needs your help

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Transport More Transport >>

Buses diverted after police close road due to accident

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Buses travelling through Horbury will be diverted today as resurfacing work is carried out in the town centre. Picture: Google.

Diversions for Horbury buses as resurfacing works carried out

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Today's earlier accident at Bruntcliffe Road is now confirmed as fatal.

Motorcyclist dies at the scene of crash in Leeds

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Mobile speed cameras will be at the following locations across the Wakefield district this week

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Northern rail strike called off - but services still disrupted

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Crime More Crime >>

Wakefield police to hold public meeting after Outwood Memorial Hall burglary

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Antoni Imiela

M25 rapist found slumped in prison cell chair died after suffering heart failure, inquest told

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Could you be a Special Constable? West Yorkshire Police are recruiting

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A committee ruled that claims about the prospects of anti-social behaviour at The Ridings were "not supported"

'No evidence' of anti-social behaviour at The Ridings as alcohol licence extended

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Education More Education >>

Featherstone school's plan for modern 3G pitch

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Life-saving skill: Frances Hammond teaches CPR to pupils Katie Brook, right, and Megan Hodson.

Teacher who saved three-year-old girl’s life urges schools to take part in Restart a Heart Day

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An estimated 40 per cent of young carers don't tell anyone outside their family about their circumstances.

Council wants to 'identify' young carers after detention claims

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The pupil premium is designed to bridge the gap between disadvantaged students and their peers.

Cash for pupils falling into 'black hole' in academy finances

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There are an estimated 800,000 young people caring for a relative in the UK, but many more may be "under the radar".

Young carers 'given detention' for being late for school

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Business More Business >>

Wakefield MP slams fast fashion retailers

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Wakefield Road is closed.

Buses diverted after police close road due to accident

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Buses travelling through Horbury will be diverted today as resurfacing work is carried out in the town centre. Picture: Google.

Diversions for Horbury buses as resurfacing works carried out

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CE marking after Brexit

CE marking after Brexit

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Politics More Politics >>

Budget proposal approved by Wakefield Council's cabinet

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What is the new Brexit Party, which has been supported by Nigel Farage?

The top six questions people are asking Google about Brexit

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One Yorkshire leaders remain "resolute" in backing region-wide devolution

Why One Yorkshire supporters won't give up on the devolution "holy grail"

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Pet passports won't be valid with a no deal Brexit

Crossing borders with your dog after Brexit

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CE marking after Brexit

CE marking after Brexit

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Environment More Environment >>

Pontefract dog walker collects 3kg of littered cans in three months

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Wakefield MP slams fast fashion retailers

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Last years winning Confetti Land Art at Wentworth Woodhouse

People invited to get creative as Tour de Yorkshire launches 2019 land art competition

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Tingley Balti House

Indian restaurant in Leeds fined for having overflowing bins

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Health More Health >>

'Ongoing' pressures on Pinderfields A&E department as some wait hours for treatment

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Concerns that NHS patients in the south-east of the Wakefield district are being forced to travel 12 miles into the city for vital treatment have been raised by the area's MP.

NHS Patients in Wakefield district forced to travel up to 12 miles for treatment

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The number of long-term absences for illness among council staff has risen.

Council staff lose 14,000 working days to mental health problems

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Hospitals are struggling to cope with a spike in breast cancer referrals, despite putting on extra capacity.

Breast cancer services struggling to see patients quickly

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Health chiefs say they intend to maintain the service in Wakefield as they recruit more Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs).

Emergency care service transferred due to staff shortages will stay in Wakefield

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